2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Immerse yourself in Uptown Charlotte's vibrant history and explore at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Discover the untold tales of Charlotte's fearless patriots, including the controversial story of how North Carolina declared independence before the rest of the colonies. Hosted by an actor and tour guide, Phil Biedron, this tour offers complete flexibility and control over your exploration. Spend two hours uncovering hidden gems, taking your time at each stop.
This self-guided audio tour starts opposite Thomas Polk Park. You’ll hear the history of the city and see the park before starting your walk.
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The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest recognizable structure in the city.
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You’ll pass by the Old Settlers Cemetery, where you’ll find the graves of American Revolutionary War heroes, and the predecessors of US Presidents.
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You’ll pass the Dunhill Hotel where a dozen businessmen leapt to their deaths which locals believe is still haunted by their ghosts to this day.
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The tour passes by St Peter’s Episcopal Church. You’ll hear about the church and its history while you walk.
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The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.
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The tour passes by Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library. The main library for the city of Charlotte closed for construction on October 29th, 2021 but you’ll hear about it while you walk.
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You’ll pass by The Green, Charlotte’s literary-themed park where part of The Hunger Games movie was filmed.
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The tour passes by the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte dating back to 1851, and it was the only Catholic church in the city for nearly 100 years!
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The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.
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The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You’ll hear about the building while you walk.
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The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You’ll hear about the arcade while you walk.
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By the time we reach Romare Bearden Park, where our tour ends, you’ll have a much greater appreciation for the Queen City, its history and its cultural corners.
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The tour goes through Uptown in the city center.
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